Therapeutic Storytelling Series · Part 6 of 9 You Don't Need a Psychology Degree for Therapeutic Storytelling Play therapy, done well, is a genuinely skilled craft — years of clinical study, supervised practicum hours, and a dedicated room with sand trays and toys to practise safely and ethically. None of that is a criticism; it's exactly why trained play therapists are worth what they cost. Do you need a psychology degree to use therapeutic storytelling? No — not at a basic

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